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Student awarded Sue Shelton White Scholarship

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is celebrating Women's History Month with several events, including one student being awarded a scholarship. Stephanie Turnbow was awarded the Sue Shelton White Scholarship, named in…

Repaving of Jackson roads to begin in April

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has officially begun plans to repave roads across the city. "We've had trailers go by here and lumber get thrown off the trailer. We've had…

Red Cross provides update on tornado relief

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The American Red Cross is providing food, supplies and damage assessment in Tennessee, according to a news release from the organization. The Red Cross says they have opened six shelters and provided nearly 5,000 meals. The release…

Tennessee to receive funds to respond to coronavirus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee is expected to receive funds to respond to coronavirus. The Department of Health and Human Services announced, through the Centers for Disease Control, it is providing $500,000 to respond to the virus in Tennessee, according to…

Jackson police locate woman reported missing Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a woman reported missing Thursday has been located. Jackson police searched several properties Thursday morning in an attempt to locate a woman whose social media account claimed she had been abducted. WBBJ 7…

Gov. Lee confirms first case of coronavirus in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee confirmed the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) within the state at a press conference Thursday morning. The impacted patient is an 44-year-old man from Williamson County who is currently isolated at home with…

Volunteers work to clear damage in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Roofs off of houses, debris littering sidewalks and even a church steeple laying on the ground. Despite the damage, the sound of Tennesseans living up to the name, the Volunteer…

Shiloh National Military Park closer to reopening trails

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is closer to its goal of reopening forested trails. A release from the National Park Service says forested trails were closed back in October due to the severe windstorm. The park set a…

Gov. Bill Lee announces Tennessee coronavirus task force

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force to enhance Tennessee’s coordinated efforts to prevent, identify, and treat potential cases of COVID-19, according to a news release. “As confirmed cases of the coronavirus…

Mother of missing child denied bond reduction

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- A missing child's mother who is accused of lying to authorities has been denied a bond reduction. News outlets report 18-year-old Megan Boswell was in court Monday. A judge ordered her bond to remain at $25,000.…

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